THE FRENCH SPIRITISM - CHÂTEAU DU BREUIL
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Classified as a historic monument, Château du Breuil, a prestigious Calvados distillery, is a true jewel of Normandy.
One of the most prestigious distilleries in Calvados, founded in 1954, its 16th and 17th century château is one of the jewels in the crown of the Pays d'Auge. The 28-hectare park, proud of its century-old trees, is a great place to stroll around, where you can even find out your weight in apples! For the curious, there are guided tours to discover the precious Pays d'Auge AOC Calvados. We loved the film projected onto the barrels in the 17th-century ageing cellar.
Since 2020, a new wind has been blowing through the centuries-old château. The company aims to remain a major player in calvados, the nectar that forged its reputation, but the range of spirits is being expanded, notably with a bold-style pure Norman malt whisky, brewed in Normandy, distilled, aged and bottled at Le Breuil-en-Auge. The distillery also produces rum, refined with the utmost care by its cellar master. "Combining tradition and innovation" is the motto of Roberto Montesano, the new owner of Château du Breuil, now known as Spiriterie Française. It's a daring gamble, but a wise one, given the numerous awards it has won, including the 2022 Gold Medal at the World Whiskies Awards for Le Breuil - Origine Whisky! A wonderful story, which celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2024. And for the occasion, suites have been fitted out within the château, so history buffs can sleep in this emblematic Normandy estate.
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Explications très succinctes, sur l’histoire du domaine autant que sur la fabrication du Calvados.
Nous aurions préféré un groupe de 20 personnes max, cela aurait permis des échanges plus approfondis avec notre guide.